like favor

Then she would stand at the closet
 thinking what to choose
 On her face - concern
 which would be approved
Then she'd address the mirror
 to refine what she could

And there was supper to fend out of ware
Yet one more look
 yes - there was fragrance enough for prayer
They'd embark their altar
 this night - if the mood was shared

But would her cause be favored
I wonder
or be swilled by the glutton he could've become
To be peeled or ripped and torn
 or thanked for her rewards

You see he's home bound for glory - tonight
He's just won the layman's prize
and needs some hard time to share his delight
His long vision has come to life

But will his joy be savored
Why guess
Will his partner in turn be consumed or jest
Will his motives be criticized
 that his effort consumes their time
Could the argument have been decided

 before the knot was tied